Bitter Gourd Stir Fry / Kaipakka Thoran

Ingredients:
1. Bitter Gourd / Kaipakka - 2 cups (finely chopped)
2. Green Chilli - 4 (thinly chopped)
3. Shallots  - 5 (chopped)
4. Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
5. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
6. Oil - 2 tbsp
7. Salt to taste
8. Curry leaves - 1 sprig

Preparation:
1. Wash and clean the bitter gourd. Cut into half and remove the seeds. Chop them finely into 1 cm sized pieces
2. Heat oil in a pan. Add curry leaves and sizzle them for 12-14 seconds.
3. Add the chopped green chilies and shallots. Saute well till shallots turns translucent
4. Put turmeric powder and fry for 1 minute
5. Add the chopped bitter gourd and mix well. Saute on high heat for 2 minutes.
6. Stir fry for 8-10 minutes on low heat.
7. Now add grated coconut and mix well. Cook for another 5 minutes on low heat
Serve hot with plain rice